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Trump's First Day as President-Elect
President-elect Trump's first day, transition delays, international calls, and legal implications are discussed.
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United States
PoliticsInternational RelationsUs PoliticsElectionTransitionLegal
White HouseGsaJustice DepartmentTrump CampaignRepublican Party
Donald TrumpJoe BidenKamala HarrisJeff ZientsJack Smith
- What was the market reaction to Trump's election win?
- US markets, banks, and Bitcoin saw increases on Wednesday following Trump's election victory, reflecting investor optimism about a smooth transition and Trump's return to the White House.
- How did Donald Trump spend his first day as president-elect?
- Donald Trump spent his first day as president-elect receiving congratulatory calls from various leaders, including his defeated opponent, Joe Biden. He remained out of the public eye, focusing on calls and preparations for the transition.
- What are the implications of the delay in signing transition agreements?
- The Presidential Transition Act requires agreements with the White House and GSA, which were delayed, impacting the processing of security clearances for potential Trump administration appointees and access to federal resources.
- How might the Justice Department's policy on prosecuting sitting presidents affect the cases against Trump?
- The Justice Department's policy of not prosecuting sitting presidents may lead to the discontinuation of the two federal cases against Trump before he takes office.
- Which world leaders contacted Trump after his election victory, and what were some of the discussed topics?
- International leaders, including those from Israel, Ukraine, France, Britain, and Saudi Arabia, contacted Trump to congratulate him and discuss various issues, ranging from the Iranian threat to the war in Ukraine.